Shenise Wong, 26, was crowned Miss Singapore Universe on May 19, 2008. She was Miss Singapore Asia Pacific 1999, Miss Singapore International 2002 and Miss Singapore World 2005, and will now represent Singapore in Miss Universe 2008. The first runner-up was Malvina Kang, and the second runner-up was Gayati Shunmugam.

Alexandra Feybli, 19, was crowned Miss Zürich on May 17, 2008. She will represent Switzerland´s biggest city in the Miss Switzerland Pageant on Sept. 27. The first runner-up was Claudia Willner, and the second runner-up was Natascha Schreiner.

Anamarija Avbelj, 20, of Likovica was crowned Miss Universe Slovenia 2008 on May 17, 2008. The first runner-up was Vanessa Stefanovski, 20, of Maribor, who was also chosen Miss Photogenic. The second runner-up was Klara Kobe, 20, of Zalec.

On May 16, 2008, Holly Young was crowned Miss Pocatello Heritage at the historic Fort Hall Replica and Historic Complex in Pocatello, Idaho. On hand were members of the Fort Hall Replica Commission of the City of Pocatello, including the Hon. Jason Vaughan, Chairman of this year's pageant. Miss Pocatello Heritage and the Fort Hall Replica Commission of the City of Pocatello, Idaho, is in its second year of honoring young women who work in the fields of historic preservation, history and culture. The new Miss Pocatello Heritage will appear at civic and community events to promote the unique heritage of Pocatello and Eastern Idaho.

Felicita Arzu has been stripped of her title as Miss Belize World 2007, according to pageant director Margaret Johnson.

Laura Dundovic, a 21-year-old psychology student from Sydney, was crowned Miss Universe Australia on May 14, 2008. The first runner-up was Michelle McNamee, and the second runner-up was Lauren Gillis.

Emilie Lindblom, 20, won the Miss Bern 2008 pageant on May 11, 2008. She will represent the Swiss capital in Miss Switzerland 2008 on Sept. 27, 2008. She is the first delegate chosen for Miss Switzerland 2008.

Siera Robertson, 18, was crowned Miss Guam Universe on May 9, 2008. The first runner-up was Jennifer Neves, and the second runner-up was Danielle Leon Guerrero.

Capt. Jen Whetstone, 29, a U.S. military helicopter pilot with the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, was crowned Mrs. Yokota on May 3, 2008. Mrs. Whetstone, who was competing in her first pageant, is from Arlington, Texas, and has a husband, Tracy, who is a master sergeant in the U.S. military. They have three children. The first runner-up was Forence Bigsby, and the second runner-up was Naomi Sapiera. Completing the top 5 were Joy Knight and Bianca Moody. Jenepher Esser, the pageant’s founder and executive director, is a former Miss New Orleans 2003, performed at the pageant.

Lisa Lazarous, 20, of Llanelli, Wales, was crowned Miss Universe UK 2008 on May 3, 2008, in London. The first runner-up was Holly Ann Hill, and the second runner-up was Jamie Williams.

Rebeca Moreno, 22, was crowned Nuestra Belleza El Salvador 2008 (Miss El Salvador Universe) on May 2, 2008. She will represent the country at Miss Universe.

Karol Castillo, 18, representing Trujillo, was crowned Miss Peru Universo 2008 on May 1, 2008. She will represent Peru in Miss Universe 2008. The first runner-up was Miss Loreto, Giuliana Zevallos, 20. Miss Peru World University 2008 was Miss Cusco, Claudia Carrasco, 20. Miss Peru Continente Americano 2008 was Miss Lima, Jimena Espinoza, 19.

Samantha Tajik, 25, of Richmond Hill, Ontario, was crowned Miss Canada Universe 2008 on April 28, 2008, in Toronto. The first runner-up was Sahar Biniaz, and the second runner-up was Aleksandra Malkin. The third runner-up was LIna Lombana, and the fourth runner-up was Genida Prifti.

Wendy Grandell, a 32-year-old teacher, was crowned Mrs. Texas United States on April 27, 2008, in Frisco, Texas. She also won Mrs. Photogenic. She competed as Mrs. DFW. She will now compete in the Mrs. United States Pageant in July 2008 in Las Vegas. The first runner-up was Kayla Wharton, and the second runner-up was Jennifer Johnson. The third runner-up was Michelle Fredrickson, and the fourth runner-up was Sheila Elliott. Mrs. Wharton was the swimsuit winner. Sheila Elliott was the Internet People's Choice winner. Wendy Feichtinger was Mrs. Congeniality. Mrs. Fredrickson won Best Smile. Mrs. Wharton sold the most raffle tickets for the Autism Speaks fundraiser.

Diana Barraza, 21, was crowned Miss Honduras Universe 2008 on April 26, 2008, in Tela, Honduras. She will represent Honduras in Miss Universe 2008. The first runner-up was Belgica Suarez Arias, and the second runner-up was Kathy Fairweather. The third runner-up was was Glenda Osorio, and the fourth runner-up was Eyli Elvir.

Miss Teen World Bahamas, Shanae Strachan, won the Miss Teen Continents (Miss Teen World) in Lima, Peru, on April 26, 2008.

Yvette Nsiah, 20, was crowned Miss Ghana Universe on the last weekend of April 2008 in Accra. She will represent the West African nation at Miss Universe 2008. The first runner-up was Daisy Asare Akoto, and the second runner-up was Joyce Akagbo.

Djin Randall was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic St. Martin (SXM) on April 20, 2008, and Debra Lewis was crowned Miss Rum Jumbie 2008 and Miss Congeniality, a title voted on by all the contestants. The first runner-up was Frankie Sibert, and the second runner-up was Marina Kehunga. The Alex Photo Award was given to Miss Photogenic, Julia Cavina. The Junior Miss Hawaiian Tropic award went to Katia Nguyen. Ms. Randall will represent at the International Miss Hawaiian Tropic final in Las Vegas.

Lene Egeli, 21, of Stavanger was crowned Miss Norway 2008 on April 20, 2008. She was the first runner-up in last year´s edition of Norway´s Next Top Model. Now she will represent Norway in Miss World 2008 and Miss Universe 2009. (In 2008, Norway will be represented in Miss Universe by last year´s Miss Norway World, Lisa-Mari Moen-Jünge.) The first runner-up to Ms. Egeli was Mariann Birkedal, and the second runner-up was Lena Bjornas.

Marlyn Sanchez, representing Cuba, has won the Miss Caribbean Pageant.

Samantha Powell, 20, who competed as Miss Horrowhenua, was crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2008 in Auckland on April 19, 2008. The first runner-up was Hannah Matthews, 23, Miss Masport, and the second runner-up was Rhonda Grant, 22, Miss TR Designs. The other finalists were Sylvia Laurenson, 21, Miss Bettjemans, and Rebecca Connor, 23, Miss Establishment Bar Wellington.

Alexandra Ritschard, 15, of Roseville was crowned the 29th Miss Teenage California at the state finals held April 18-20, 2008, in Los Angeles, before a large and enthusiastic crowd. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Jennifer Ritschard of Roseville. She was also the winner of the Miss Photogenic Award. She is a member of the Key Club, National Honor Society, and dance Commissioner at her school. She is a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and recently joined the Woodcreek High School Varsity track Team. Alexandra has danced ballet, modern, tap, and jazz for six years and is a member of the Northern California Dance Conservatory. She earned a place in their highly acclaimed Ambassador Performing Company. Among her other interests are surfing and scuba diving. Her short-range goal is to run for Associated Student Body President. In addition she plans to continue to stay active in school leadership and volunteerism. Upon graduation she would like to attend either UCLA or Cal Berkeley, majoring in Pre-Med while minoring in the art of dance. Her long-range plans are to attend medical school and become a cosmetic surgeon. A wonderful audience of supporters this year brought many signs, horns and noisemakers to root for their favorite contestant. The entertainment this year was awesome. The Kaleidoscope Dancers, vocalist Chris Dance, and the charming Winton Sisters entertained us. The new Miss Teenage California wins a $10,000 college scholarship to the college of your choice and an additional $1,000 college scholarship for winning the Miss Photogenic Award. Her other prizes include a $5,000 Cash, $1,000 partial scholarship to Eagle University, $1,500 wardrobe, Laptop Computer, and several other gifts. The pageant was produced by Danfranc Productions of Elk Grove, Calif. The first runner-up was Lisa Chan, and the second runner-up was Erica Abke. The third runner-up was Rachel Lyu. The fourth runner-up was Gabriela Garcia. The remaining finalists were Courtney Eynck, Jessica Fullmer, Brittany Hambright and Rachel Lofton.

April Jackson, 18, has been crowned Miss Jamaica Universe 2008. She was Miss Jamaica UK 2006. The first runner-up was Doneika Plowright, and the second runner-up was Rebecca Silvera.

Natalia Anderle, Miss Rio Grande do Sul, was crowned Miss Brazil Universe 2008 on April 13, 2008, in São Paulo. The first runner-up was Vanessa Vidal, Miss Ceará, who will go on to compete at Miss International 2008. The second runner-up was Cynthia Oliveira, Miss Goiás. The third runner-uup was Miss São Paulo, Janaina Barcelos.

Maria Teresa Rodriguez, 21, was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2008 on April 11, 2008. She will represent the country at Miss Universe. The first runner-up was Marilin Marin, and the second runner-up was Diana Mackenzie.

Silvia Vanessa Cornejo Cerna of Peru was crowned Miss Tourism Queen International on April 10, 2008, in Zhengzhou, China. The first runner-up was Miss China, Amanda Tong He, and the second runner-up was Miss Canada, Sahar Biniaz. The third runner-up was Miss Montenegro, Dasa Zivkovic. The fourth runner-up was Miss Japan, Akemi Fukumura. The winner of Miss Tourism of Europe was Miss Sweden. Joanna Maria Andresso. Miss Tourism of America was Miss Puerto Rico, Casandra Carin Castro Holland. Miss Tourism of Oceania was Miss Cuba, Gwendalyn Cabrera. Miss Tourism of Africa was Miss Angola, Luisa Patricia, and Miss Tourism of Asia was Miss Thailand, Pichamon Keawthong. Best National Costume went to Miss Aruba, Nabhilac Giannella Julieta. Miss Photogenic went to Miss Brazil, Kelly Pedrita. Miss Friendship went to Miss Uganda, Faith Byanjeru. Miss Press Princess was Miss Singapore, Cheryl Desiree Chan. Best in Qi-Pao was Miss Malaysia, Hui May Suen. Best Smile went to Miss Siberia, Svetlana Besklubova. Best in Evening Gown went to Miss Venezuela, Maria Lourdes Caldera Mendez. Miss Personality was Miss Greece, Georgia Apostolelli. Miss Elegant was Miss Monaco, Morgane Stephanie Marie-Aline Valade. Miss Charm was Miss Bali, Ida Ayu Pradnya. Miss Charity was Miss China, Amanda Tong He. Miss Internet Popularity was Miss Australia, Amanda Louise. Miss Bikini of the World was Miss Canada, Sahar Biniaz, and Miss Disco Queen of the World was Miss India, Devyani Chandrakant.

Kadri Nogu, 21, was crowned Miss Estonia 2008 on April 5, 2008. She will represent Estonia in Miss Universe 2008. The first runner-up was Julia Kovaljova, and the second runner-up was Viktoria Dementjeva.

Stephan Weiler, 23, of St. Gallen was chosen Mister Switzerland on April 5, 2008. The first runner-up was Bruno Tobler of Volketswil, and the second runner-up was Raphael Stocker of Zürich. The third runner-up was Stefan Flury of Davos.

Parvathy Omanakuttan was crowned Miss India World 2008 on April 5, 2008. Simran Kaur Mundi was crowned Miss India Universe. Harshita Saxena was crowned Miss India Earth.

Giannina Ruffinelli, 21, was crowned Miss Paraguay Universe 2008 on April 4, 2008. Gabriela Rejala was crowned Miss Paraguay World. Marile Barrios was crowned Miss Paraguay International.

Matilda Mecini, 19, a model, has been chosen to represent the nation of Albania at Miss Universe 2008.

Nasanin Nuri, 20, of Bern has been crowned Miss Earth Switzerland. She will represent the country at Miss Earth 2008.

Hiroko Mima, 22, was crowned Miss Japan Universe on April 3, 2008, in Tokyo. She will represent the country at Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam. Miss Universe 2007, Riyo Mori of Japan, was in attendance at the pageant.